City Fitness has been making changes for the better in the past year or so. A brand new turf area now takes over part of the floor where they have group training, WeFit classes, TRX and other equipment. Even when I'm not with the trainers, I sometimes use this area to do boxjumps, wall balls and suspension training work (based on things I learn in classes). They've recently brought in Mike Boyle's THRIVE as a personal training program, which is sort of like Crossfit but in small groups. Personally, I'm saving for a wedding and can't afford training right now but I've loved the few sessions that I tried anyway. \r
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Rates are still pretty reasonable (only two membership packages, unless you get WeFit or training) and there are sometimes discounts or deals. The only thing that people find confusing all the time is the rate lock fee. It's $39, once a year on the same day, to avoid your rate from going up. That's why there are members from like 5 years ago paying just a few bucks, even though the fees are different now. It's described right there on the contract, including the date it's going to be charged every year. Maybe people don't pay attention or just forget? Either way, I just make a point to get a copy and then make note on my iPhone calendar so I don't get surprised.\r
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My favorite classes are yoga on Monday and BodyPump on Wednesday. I've also done yoga at the other location with Carmancita which was fun, and Armed & Dangerous which wasn't my favorite (and sometimes gets cut short for some reason). I appreciate the addition of new classes, though a wish there were a few more that started later in the evening for night owls like me.\r
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Full disclosure, this review is based on my experience as a MEMBER but I have also worked on the website for this gym (as I have with many other fitness biz in the city). But this is based on my own personal opinions only!
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